You’ve Got It, More Links For you Genre Folks! (Part One)

This is a huge bunch of links, so you’re in for a bit of a treat, I think. I’m unloading all the links I’ve acquired in the last few weeks both on my laptop and my desktop. I’m going to split it up between several posts. Here goes:

There’s been talk going around of a convention focusing on young adult science fiction and fantasy. You can check it out here. My thoughts? I’m so in. I would love to be a part of this.

Planetocopia. What is it? A truly bizarre project that tries to recreate Earth’s that might have existed visually. What would the Earth look like if the poles were tilted? There are various other planets no there too, some real and some science fiction. Truly interesting project.

Need a list of old European terms for nobility and titles? Well, here you go.

Every so often someone comes up with a really cool invention that makes something else look even cooler. And here it is. You know those cool sliding doors on Lamborghini’s? Well how about doors that actually fold into the car? No more worrying about parking too close and banging your door on the car next to you!

Pullman is writing another book in the same world as the His Dark Materials books. That’s good news for his fans.

The moon, apparently, is actually 30 million years younger and more Earth-like. Read about it here.

Guess what? The One Ring to Rule Them All actually works. Okay, well not really, but scientists at the University of Maryland have figured out how to cloak very small particles. Sound cool? That’s because it is!

This company is apparently working on making hydrogen fuel cells a commercial reality. I’m keeping on eye on them for sure. Anyone think it’s a good investment for the future?

By the way, this device now allows me to see you in the shower. Not that I’d use it for that. Actually, it seems to work somewhat like radar, only using an irradiate beam like a portable x-ray machine. So, I probably wouldn’t see much more than bones.

The Amish probably don’t know this, but they’ve been referenced a lot in science fiction. Find out where at this link!

Want to make your own steampunk candle? Well, it’s not all that hard! Go here to find out how!

Futurismic brings us the lovely news that oil has hit $100 a barrel, which is a record. Of course, this means that oil companies are lining their pockets with record profits and doing nothing to develop alternate fuel sources. Then again, why would they? They’re rich while the rest of us have to deal with oil prices that are a load of bull.

The 100 Year Letter Project! Send an electronic letter to the children of the future! It’s really interesting. Look at things people are already sending.

For something beautiful, check out this video of Bjork’s song “All Is Full Of Love”. I know, it’s Bjork, but watch the video. Heck, turn off the music if you don’t like her and just watch. It’s really amazing what they did for this music video.

I can’t remember where I got this, but the lolcat bible. The best way to describe this is if humans didn’t exist, and cats took over the world, what would the Bible look like?

Gr-8 set of links & looking forward to more! I busted a gut on the drama Prairie Dog too especially from growing up on the Plains of North Dakota. The Red River Valley Zoo is full of Prairie Dogs – where else in the world would that happen?! *LOL*